CVE-2018-11255: Null Pointer Dereference

Published May 18, 2018
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Updated

An issue was discovered in PoDoFo 0.9.5. The function PdfPage::GetPageNumber() in PdfPage.cpp in PoDoFo 0.9.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via a crafted PDF document.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
debian/libpodofo
0.9.7+dfsg-20.9.8+dfsg-30.9.8+dfsg-3.2
Podofo Project Podofo=0.9.5

Event History

May 18, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
Jan 20, 2025
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·05:23 AM
Description
Jan 24, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·05:23 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-11255?

CVE-2018-11255 has a severity rating that indicates a denial of service vulnerability due to a NULL pointer dereference.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-11255?

To fix CVE-2018-11255, upgrade PoDoFo to version 0.9.7 or later as those versions contain the security patch.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2018-11255?

CVE-2018-11255 specifically affects PoDoFo version 0.9.5 and the Debian package libpodofo.

4

What kind of attack can be executed using CVE-2018-11255?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2018-11255 to cause a denial of service by sending a specially crafted PDF document.

5

Is CVE-2018-11255 easy to exploit?

Yes, CVE-2018-11255 can be considered easy to exploit as it involves a straightforward crafted input to trigger the vulnerability.

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